Jump over to . . .

I have a new card up on the Stampin' Sisterhood Rubbernecker blog. Why don't you click here and go take a look. I'd love to know what you think.

Happy Birthday squared

How do you like this color combo? I love it. And such a change from all the Christmas cards going on.

I inked the stamps with markers before stamping onto white cs. I then watercolored the image. The card front is Wisteria Wonder stamped with the flourish stamp inked with the Wisteria Wonder ink and then overstamping with the same flourish inked with Versamark. The green strip is stamped with French Script inked with Lucky Limeade ink. I distressed the edges, just for fun and a bit of dimension. I also added the lace for a little more femininity. The coral piece behind the rose is the double arch corner punch by MS.

Stamps: Single Leaf Rose 531-01, Flourish 546-05. Happy Birthday Square 565-19, French Script 448

New Pines

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's December Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! We will announce all four winners on December 16, 2011 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Thursday December 15, 2011.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers

Pussy Willows and Ice and Snow

Ice and Snow

Pussy Willows

Pussy Willows

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's December Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! We will announce all four winners on December 16, 2011 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Thursday December 15, 2011.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers

Pucker Up

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's December Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! We will announce all four winners on December 16, 2011 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Thursday December 15, 2011.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers

Vintage Christmas card

I love vintage. Maybe it is because it hails back to what seems a simpler, happier time. I'm not sure that is true, but it is what I think of.

I created this vintage looking card using "Shirley" by stamping her onto vanilla card stock using Vintage Photo ink and then coloring with both water color crayons and Copic markers. I then cut/embossed her using Spellbinders beaded ovals die. I colored the edge with the red Copic marker and then put it back into the die and airbrushed a deeper red using the die as a stencil.The rest is so easy, using the Authentique Wonder bundle paper and a red card base. I added just a little dangle of ribbon which I think adds to the antique feel.

Stamps: Shirley SKU 581-08

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you are having fun preparing for Christmas at your house.

Hugs,
Karen

Woo hooo!

Hey! Where have I been? Busy, busy, busy, as I'm sure you all are, getting ready for Christmas. I'm almost there.

I have a new post on the Stampin' Sisterhood blog. Please pop over and take a look and let me know what you think!

Hugs,
Karen

What a Fox

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Peaceful Nuthatch

A Trip to Lancaster

What a Fox

For this card, I stamped the image of the fox onto vanilla card stock and colored with Copic markers before cutting and adhering to the card front. The sentiment is stamped using Walnut Ink Distress ink. I added a panel of the beautiful paper from BasicGrey Indian Summer paper pad which is backed with the Deepest Mahogany card stock. After adhering it to the card front, the top of the card is embossed with Divine Swirl folder. I added a strip of the designer paper to the inside of the card too.

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day! We will announce all three winners on Thanksgiving Day. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Wednesday November 23, 2011.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Mark's Finest Papers

A Trip to Lancaster

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Peaceful Nuthatch

A Trip to Lancaster

What a Fox

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day! We will announce all three winners on Thanksgiving Day. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Wednesday November 23, 2011.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Mark's Finest Papers

The simplicity of the country! Love it. For this card, I stamped the image of the barn onto vanilla card stock using Walnut Stain distress ink. The sentiment is stamped using Barn Door distress ink. I adhered that panel to the brown card front and embossed with Sizzix Woodgrain embossing folder. I scored the vanilla panel on the top and bottom and added the red ink along that line.

This is the inside. I used Copic markers to color the image and again the Barn Door ink for the sentiment.

Peaceful Nuthatch

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Peaceful Nuthatch

A Trip to Lancaster

What a Fox

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day! We will announce all three winners on Thanksgiving Day. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Wednesday November 23, 2011.

Lois

Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Mark's Finest Papers

I stamped the image of the bird onto vanilla card stock using Rich Cocoa Memento ink and colored with Copic Markers. I used just the pinecone and tree piece of the image in the top two corners. The sentiment is stamped using Faded Jeans Distress ink. I added the button embellishment for balance. The card front is embossed using Damask Corner folder.

Join us!

Today is the beginning of new challenges over on the Rubbernecker Blog!

Come join the fun. There might be prizes involved. I'm just sayin'!

Have fun!!!!!

What a Fox

For this card, I stamped the image of the fox onto vanilla card stock and colored with Copic markers before cutting and adhering to the card front. The sentiment is stamped using Walnut Ink Distress ink. I added a panel of the beautiful paper from BasicGrey Indian Summer paper pad which is backed with the Deepest Mahogany card stock. After adhering it to the card front, the top of the card is embossed with Divine Swirl folder. I added a strip of the designer paper to the inside of the card too.

Hugs

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Hello Rubbernecker Sisters!!  HOP day has arrived!!  The Stampin’ Sisterhood has LOTS to share today!!  Thank you SO much for joining us! 

I have two cards to share with you today.

I started with the sentiment which is stamped using Faded Jeans distress ink. I let it dry just a bit and then stamped the small tree image over it using Versamark ink and clear embossing. I then stamped the snowflakes using Versamark and embossing with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. It was cut/embossed using Spellbinders Deckled Mega Rectangles. That was matted with the dark brown cs. I then cut/embossed the large snowflake using Spellbinders Snowflake pendant. The snowflakes were overstamped on it using Versamark ink and then embossing with Iridescent Ice ep. That is mounted onto the dp from Authentique’s Splendid collection and again matted with the brown. As a finishing touch, I added the rhinestones to the centers of the snowflakes and to the star on top of the tree.

Stamps: May You Have SKU 409-01, Christmas Tree Set SKU 592, Snowflake Set SKY 587

            

I call this card “Red paper packages tied up with string”. You know that song, right? Anyway, I used an ad with these cute packages on it for the large panel and of course tied it up with some string. The red card front is embossed with a Cuttlebug folder – Holly Ribbons. The image is the large star from Happy Holidays Ornament Star Set with snowflakes from Snowflake Set added to the center. The centers are glammed up with a little bit of stickles. I cut the ornament out and popped it up. btw, the smaller ornament star fits inside the larger image as well. It’s another great look you can get with this set.

Stamps: Snowflake Set SKU 587, Happy Holidays Ornament Star Set SKU 411-0203.

We all thought it would be a GREAT idea to share some of our HOLIDAY images!!  SO, sit back and ENJOY!!!  Hey, and if you leave some LOVE at EVERY stop along the way?  You will be entered into a RANDOM drawing for your choice of ONE Rubbernecker Stamps SET!!  Yes, you read right!!  A SET, not a single!!  Now, how AWESOME is that?!  Mr. Rubbernecker wants YOU to be able to choose, so you will LOVE what you get!!  BRILLIANT!! 

OK, we know that you are busy, so you will have until THURSDAY 11/17 to HOP!  Our WINNER will be announced on the RUBBERNECKER BLOG, on FRIDAY 11/18!!

OH, and if you want to join in the sharing,   we have a BIT of exciting news to share!!  We will be starting some AWESOME Rubbernecker challenges on SUNDAY 11/20!!  Hope you will join us for SISTERHOOD  SUNDAYS!!    We are going to have a BLAST!!  Who knows?  You could win a prize on SUNDAYS too!!!

Thanks again for stopping by, better get HOPPING!!!

**HOP ROUTE**

• Bev Gerard
• Charlene Driggs
• Charlene Merrick
• Frances Gumprecht
• Holly McMillen
• Jacquie Peifer - Creative Coordinator
• Jen Charboneau
• Jennifer Cuthbertson
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Karen Hunsaker - you are here!
• Kecia Waters
• Kittie Caracciolo
• Maria Gurnsey
• Rubbernecker Stamps

Go take a look!

Oh my, I am having such fun arranging my family photo wall. You must go check out my post on the Rubbernecker Blog. AND today I just did another element for it which I will post next Thursday on that blog.

Here is a little peek, but you really need to go take a look.

I am giddy with how it is turning out.

Click here to go to my post >>>>> Rubbernecker Blog

Telescoping ornament

This is a telescoping image, created by stamping the image twice and cutting/embossing with four different size circle nestabilities. I popped the layers up in graduating heights for the dimension. The image is stamped using tumbled glass ink on white card stock. I then added pearls and flowers and matted with blue.
Stamps: Garden Shrub Set SKU 560 and 10 Point Ornament SKU 548

What do you think?

Spotlighting greenery

This is a great sketch. I chose MFP's Ginger Cookies stamp set and used just the little corner sprig for my image panels and the sentiment. The baker's twine and papers are also found at MFP - Authentique Wonder bundle.

Thanks for stopping by!

Friends Ornament

I inked the bold ornament stamp with versamark ink and then used the Island Indigo marker to add that color before stamping and embossing with clear embossing powder. I then cut/embossed the center of it using Spellbinders Parisian Accents and popping that up over the Island Indigo layer. I then inked just the word friends from the sentiment stamp and stamping that onto the white card stock. I then used the Rich Razzleberry marker to ink up the small flower in the ornament and adding that to the sentiment and punching with a 1-1/4" circle and adding that to the center of the ornament. I colored the seam binding with the marker and crinkled it adding it to the card front. I then punched small flowers from the Rich Razzleberry card stock, adding Baja Breeze centers with a dot of the Island Indigo.

Stamps: Rubbernecker Bold Ornament SKU 507-01, Bud Set SKU 505

Chocolate snowflakes

Oh, wouldn’t that be fun if snowflakes were chocolate. They would certainly be worth catching on your tongue!

I created this frame of snowflakes for Joan's challenge on SCS. I love this set! There are loads of snowflakes in three different sizes, so there are plenty to choose from. I stamped mine with rich cocoa ink and clear embossed. I used a marker to outline the inside for the sentiment and also the outside for a faux layer. I added pearls to the centers of all the snowflakes. The sentiment is a great one too, don't you think?

Stamps: Rubbernecker Snowflake Set SKU 587, Wishing you the hope SKU 410-02

Drug problems

I just have to share this with you.

Happy Holidays–owl

This is a fun and easy fold suggested by Dawn on SCS today.

I used an old SU dp. The owl is from MFP's new Holly Greetings set. I stamped it into vanilla card stock using walnut stain ink and then colored with copic markers before cutting out and popping up onto the card front. I punched greenery from old olive cs and colored a bit with the copic markers and added those to the owl image. I also colored, cut out and popped up the holly sprig onto the cut out area of the card front.

Thanks for stopping by!

Partial Sentiment

I love finding ways to make my stamps even more versatile. This is actually a Christmas sentiment, but I left off the “at Christmas and always” portion. I think it is perfect for an encouragement or sympathy card like this.

I stamped the image using versamark and then rose red ink before clear embossing on the linen texture pink card stock. The rose red is used as a mat behind that panel and then I added the green flourishes. The designer papers are from Authentique Splendid collection. Yummy! I added a double bow of organdy ribbon (heated slightly) with streamers behind the sentiment panel.

Thanks for stopping by!

 
You won't want to miss this blog hop for great holiday ideas!!!! Starting today!!! 12 days of wonderful ideas, with only just a few blogs to hop each day. Don't miss it!

Start here:

Mark's Finest Papers Blog

Now, here is something I created this morning. This is a door hanger to surprise someone special.


I stamped this cute new image from MFP onto vanilla cs and colored with Copic markers before cutting out. I added the flower and popped it up onto the front of the holder. I only had Tootsie Pops in the house, so I punched three holes for the sticks. I tore a strip of the fabric and tied a bow and added two more flowers and more of the same leaves from the image.

Everything - even the fabric! is from MFP! I hope you like it!

Rubbernecker Stamps!!!! PRIZES

Hi Rubbernecker friends!! Welcome to our Fall/Halloween hop! Thanks so much for joining us! Rubbernecker Stamps has such a wide variety of images, that we thought we would share some Fall and Halloween ones with you! There is a HOP ROUTE for you to follow below! You will find it right before the creation I have to share today!! AND? So you won’t get lost, EACH Sister will have this list for you, to help you on your journey!! Make sure to leave some LOVE at every stop, for you will want to be eligible for our PRIZE!! What fun would it be without a PRIZE!!

***You could WIN……………….

Your choice of one of these AWESOME stamp sets!!

 

Cool huh? OK, the Stampin’ Sisterhood has lots of creations to share with you, so grab a cuppa something, sit back, relax and get HOPPIN’!!

For my card, I used the fabulous Flying Witch Panel SKU 588
First I took a panel of white card stock and airbrushed a background with green, orange and purple Copic markers. Next I inked up the panel with Black ink, wiped the ink off the moon and colored it in with markers. I then stamped it onto my prepared background and embossed with clear embossing powder. The moon didn't stamp as well as I wanted, so I went over it with a marker. I mounted that panel onto the green card stock to bring out that color. Talk about a quick card - this is it!

Be on the look out for our NEXT HOP coming NEXT MONTH!! We look forward to seeing you then for MORE sharing and prizes!! Thanks again for joining us today and ENJOY!!

**HOP ROUTE**

• Bev Gerard
• Charlene Driggs
• Charlene Merrick
• Frances Gumprecht
• Holly McMillen
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jen Charboneau
• Jennifer Cuthbertson
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Karen Hunsaker
(you are here!)

• Kecia Waters
• Kittie Caracciolo
• Maria Gurnsey
• Rubbernecker Stamps

MFP Blog Hop Day Four - Ginger Cookies

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.
So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Set: Ginger Cookies? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)
For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Ginger Cookies. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.
Emily
Nancyruth
Neva
Faith
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Markie
Carol
Mark’s Finest Papers

MFP Blog Hop Day Three - Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.
So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Sets: Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)
For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.
Emily
Nancyruth
Neva
Faith
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Markie
Carol
Mark’s Finest Papers

MFP Blog Hop Day Two - Christmas in the Country and Snowball???

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.
So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Sets: Christmas in the Country and Snowball? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)
For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Christmas in the Country and Snowball?. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.
Lois
Vicky
Dawn
Anne
Peggysue
Connie
Linda
Karen
Patty
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Debbie
Mark’s Finest Papers

MFP Blog Hop Day One - Holly Greetings

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!
This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Set: Holly Greetings? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)

For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Holly Greetings. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Lois
Vicky
Dawn
Anne
Peggysue
Connie
Linda
Karen
Patty
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Debbie
Mark’s Finest Papers

Swimming for Katie!

"From October 10-12 some of the best stampers are joining together to support and encourage our friend and fellow stamper, Katie Renz, who is currently battling inoperable gastric cancer.  If you're not familiar with her, Katie’s cancer story started just before Christmas last year.  This young, beautiful, healthy, vibrant mother of 3 with her infectious smile was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, virtually overnight.  A few tummy aches and then stage 4 gastric cancer.  Her first post about it is here.  The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post here.

This exclusive stamp used in my sample, designed by Becky Oehlers is available as a clear stamp, as well as a digis or a dig and SVG cut file.  100% of the profits go to Katie's fund to help her and her young family.  Her husband Kevin and her three young children need our help and support.  In addition to the Keep Swimming Octopus, Marianne Walker and True =D Doodle Designs both also donated digis that are for sale.  Direct donations are also being accepted.  Information central is HERE.  This is a permanent page that will stay active at i {heart} papers with current information and the full 3 day blog hop listing, as well as the donation button.

Here are all the items available for sale.

Keep Swimming Octopus
Peachy Clear stamp
$5.50 with free shipping

Keep Swimming Octopus DIGIstamp
$3.00 with instant download

Keep Swimming Octopus DIGIstamp with SVG cut file
$3.50 with instant download

Keep Swimming Mermaid DIGIstamp
$3.50 with instant download

Keep Swimming Ribbon Fish DIGIstamp and DIGIpapers
$5.00 with instant download

I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation.  The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today.  I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate.  If you would like to send Katie a card, her mailing address is:

Katie Renz
PO Box 5913
Bellingham, WA 98227-5913

Ashley Harris


Clare Buswell


Jessica Diedrich


Lisa Somerville


Charlene Merrick


Eva Dobilas


Judy Rozema


Sharon Doolittle


Tifany DeGough


Windy Robinson


Ashley Cannon Newell


Connie McCotter


Heidi Van Laar


Karen Maldonado


Lori Craig


Melissa Phillips


Tosha Leyendekker


Amy Kolling


Angela Thomas


Angelica Suarez


Angie Blom


Becky Oehlers


Betty Wright


Bev Gerard


Brenda Weaver


Carolyn King


Chari Moss


Charlene Driggs


Cindi Bisson


Claire Brennan


Corinna McGregor


Craft Critique


Karen Hunsaker - You are here!


Keely Yowler


Kelly Schirmer


Keri Lee Sereika


Kim Hughes


Kimber McGray


Kittie Caracciolo


Kristin Eberline


Wendy Price

Thank you!"